g&s sport issue 163

is your Selby Town 0 ing when they won the ball. The resulting free kick was smothered by three defenders the team. Any support will be FREE weekly guide gratefully received. to all local sport. Harrogate Railway 4 Harrogate soon took the lead. A headed narrowly over the bar. as he desperately looked for the good passing move took them A Town free kick saw the ball support that just did not appear. Premiership is independent of all An important game, the other local newspa- proverbial six pointer, but past the Town midfield, the ball fall to Ryan Cooper whose shot What had already been a bad Grimsby Borough P23 pers and is edited by unfortunately for the Robins, Pts 54 Gd 29 Eccleshill Graeme Wilson, who just about everything that was played out wide on Selby’s flew over the bar as Selby, once day for the Robins suddenly United 23 52 28 has written and edit- could go wrong, did go wrong, left, and a hard, low cross was again, tried to find a way back became a whole lot worse. A Sherwood Colliery 22 42 ed sports coverage (even the post-match show- 15 Garforth Town 23 41 locally for many ers), writes PHIL DEARN- easily turned past Jody Barford into the match. Harrogate were clearly frustrated Ryan Gothard 18 Penistone Church 22 years and whose LEY. The result was a by the centrally positioned forced into a substitution, but mistimed one tackle too many, 38 14 Staveley MW 24 37 knowledge and con- resounding defeat to their 16 Handsworth 24 37 '6 tacts in local sport close rivals, to bring to an end Jacob Robertson. that didn’t prevent them from and earned himself a second Winterton Rangers 21 are unrivalled. Selby’s long unbeaten run. Selby tried to respond. Harry threatening the Selby goal, with booking. Down to ten men, 36 18 Maltby Main 22 34 6 Barton Town 21 33 7 is an e- There was a good attendance Sheppard had a good run, Jody Barford’s skills being Town reverted to a back three. GOOLE AFC 25 33 '3 newspaper which at The Fairfax Plant Hire which the visitors' defence required once more. It wasn’t With Harrogate very much in Bottesford Town 23 33 - you can view on Stadium, with most going home 10 Silsden AFC 22 32 6 your computer, lap- disappointed, as Town were managed to smother, and Liam long before Kain Rogerson game management mode Selby Thackley 25 31 -11 AFC top, tablet or smart- completely outplayed by a well Flanagan‘s attempt was just found his way into the referee’s remained competitive, and kept Mansfield 24 28 -10 phone. organised, more energetic Knaresborough Town 23 Sign-up to receive Harrogate Railway side. wide. It wasn’t long before notebook after an attempted on plugging away. 25 -9 Emley AFC 23 24 - your FREE weekly Harrogate resumed the ascen- tackle. Their efforts did earn Selby a 4 Albion Sports 24 19 - copy by e-mailing: The pitch survived two 22 Hemsworth MW 25 14 [email protected] inspections, but the rain dancy. A free kick thundered As Town had a spell of pres- reward in the shape of a penal- -33 Ather.sley stopped just in time for the against the Robins' bar, and sure just before half time, the ty. Unfortunately, the usually Recreation 25 10 -49 match to proceed. There was no doubt that the surface was soft Jody Barford was forced into a best they could muster was a reliable Liam Flanagan took the Division One and sticky, but it was perfectly playable. save to prevent the rebound Liam Flanagan shot, which was penalty and missed the target Hallam P25 Pts 60 GD 69 being turned home. Almost easily claimed by the Harrogate by a considerable distance. North Ferriby 25 56 37 As regards team news, Brigg Town 25 55 49 changes were made to the reg- immediately another Harrogate keeper. Town were unable to force a Harrogate Railway 26 ular starting eleven. Luke free kick clipped the top of the Very much second best Selby save out of Harrogate’s keeper 54 27 SELBY TOWN 24 Balderson was rewarded with a 46 18 Rossington Main start after his fine goal on Selby bar on the way to giving went into half time two goals even from the spot. 34 45 29 Retford FC 23 Monday, and Ryan Cooper away a goal kick. Calum Ward behind, with much improve- Charlie Clamp, Jon-Paul Vass, 43 15 Worsborough came into midfield at the Bridge Athletic 25 40 -7 expense of Chris Murray who tried his luck with a run at the ment required if they were to and Chris Murray were intro- Nostell MW 25 37 0 dropped to the bench. Harry defence, but the eager opposi- salvage anything from the duced, replacing Kain Parkgate 24 36 4 Clapham was forced to miss Ollerton Town 25 36 0 the game after suffering mild tion were soon back in numbers game. Rogerson, Dan Davison, and Armthorpe Welfare 2r 35 concussion last Monday. The to snuff out the danger. It was soon evident that the Luke Balderson. This heralded 7 Hall Road Rangers 25 team was set up in the 433 for- 35 -12 Glasshoughton mation favoured by Christian The opposition were in con- second half was going to be as the fourth goal for the visitors. Welffare 26 34 -3 Fox. trol, and created their second much of a struggle as the first. Pin ball in the box, including Dronfield Town 24 27 -25 Rainworth MW 23 25 -25 The match started with Selby goal. Again the ball was worked A Rail free kick from distance another good Jody Barford Shirebrook Town 24 22 - looking bright as Luke to Selby’s left, with a dangerous was an attempt to lob the goal- save, saw the ball fall at the feet 22 Clipstone 24 19 -26 Balderson had a run at the Swallownest 23 15 -20 defence, and then Liam cross into the box the end prod- keeper. A frantically back ped- of Joe Crosby. He didn’t need FC Humber United 24 10 Flanagan cut inside and sent in -59 Teversal 24 6 -56. a cross which just eluded Dan uct. Unfortunately, for Town, in dling Jody Barford was much to be asked twice to despatch Davison. However it was not a desperate attempt to clear the relieved that the ball thudded the ball beyond the goalkeeper. long before things started to look ominous as Harrogate took danger, the ball was turned past against the bar and dropped Selby had a spell of pressure, control. their stranded goalkeeper and down so he could claim it despite being down to ten men. Town successfully defended a into the net. before onrushing forwards. Calum Ward fed Liam Flanagan free kick, but were clearly Once again Selby tried to get Luke Balderson was trying only for his shot to be blocked. struggling with the Rail’s press- ing, and their controlled pass- back into the game. hard to make an impact, but it Jon- Paul Vass had a couple of Unfortunately, their passing was Connor Qualter’s turn to efforts which were off target. was just not crisp enough to see a card, as the Town defence However, the match finished as trouble the Rail defenders. The was creaking again. The result- it had started, with the Rail opposition keeper had to deal ing free kick saw Jody Barford pressing the Selby goal. with a cross at the expense of a make another top save to pre- It was a dejected Selby Town corner, and a Liam Flanagan vent the Rail further increasing that left the pitch, wondering goal bound effort was blocked their lead. just how they had failed to by his own team mate. Harrogate did further increase make their mark on an impor- Careless play led to the ball their lead. Again it was a good tant match. being given away cheaply. passing move which created the Town are due to visit Ryan Gothard was forced to opportunity for a cross which Swallownest next week. body check the Harrogate for- was converted by Dan McDaid. Needless to say they will be ward as he advanced toward the Selby attempts at responding looking to put in a performance, Selby goal. With the Harrogate were looking decidedly half- and return to winning ways. bench baying for the Robins' hearted by now. A twisting and Why not make the relatively captain to be sent off, the refer- turning run by Luke Balderson short trip to the Sheffield/ ee brandished a yellow card. came to nothing as he was Rotherham border to support An afternoon to forget for Selby Town Just when the Robins really with promotion and play-off around to lift the spirits within. almost 800 to their Sandygate and in the long term, it may We want to hear wanted everything to go well places limited to the top two However, two goals in each clash with FC Humber United, well be the best for the Robins YOUR sports news. for them, their world came places, Town's loss, their first and with high numbers also fol- to just see this season through, Whatever your crashing down in Saturday's since the financial crisis half from the visitors, silenced lowing North Ferriby and as chairman Dave Haddock sport, let us have 'must win' game with impacted in October, came the majority, and then at the end Brigg, their challengers at the alluded to back last October, your scores, match Harrogate Railway at the against their nearest challengers when the warmth of the howers top, there is a gulf it would and make sure that Selby Town reports and pictures Fairfa Plant Hire Stadium and a team equally in as good could have helped to alleviate appear between those three and can flourish in the future. of highlights. and with the 4-0 home loss form as the Robins were, if not some of the hurt, they were not the rest. E-mail pictures and went their last hopes, it would a shade better. working to add insult to the They travel to Swallownest reports to: seem, of promiotion in what defeat. Town did prove they could this weekend, kick off 3pm, [email protected] has been a roller-coaster of It was a tall ask, even with a match and beat Brigg earlier in and although the South emotions on and off the field victory, to catch the top three. But With six games left there is the season at the Hawthorns, Yorkshire side are languishing of play. Town players and management still the chance of finishing in but when their financial prob- third from the bottom, they do had demonstrated tremendous the top six, and when you see lems were in the spotlight last not get beaten heavily and will To totally write off the season character in turning what looked the seemingly immense pulling autumn, they lost heavily to the be tough opponents on their here and now is premature, but a crisis point back in the autumn power through the turnstiles of other two promotion chasers own narrow pitch. leaders, Hallam, who attracted

GOOLE & SELBY SPORT page 2 13 January 2022 Rugby preview Hard fought and important match Four vital league points for their home ccount for 2022, Huddersfield YMCA 7 An exhausted but happy Goole firsts Goole in a hard-fought with Old Rishworthians the vis- after their vital win at Huddersfield. Yorkshire One clash at itors to Sandhill Lane, and Goole RUFC 10 Huddersfield on Saturday as Goole will entertain a devastating 30 metre run, converting the kick to reduce of the season, constantly threat- league rugby returned after Roundhegians. Both with Goole’s New Year’s wish for a before offloading to Patrick Goole’s lead to three points. ening the home side's defence the Christmas and New Year 2.15pm kick off times. better start to 2022 saw them Graf Grote on direct course to and varying his kicking and break. rewarded with a vital win in the YMCA try line. He was From then on, the game passing to good effect. Eddie Another pleasing aspect of this important second half to eventually hauled down just became more of a midfield tus- Newsum in the lineout, getting Goole prepared for a slog on their weekend trip to the season. It was one for the short of the line smack in front sle, but with Goole always good service from Neil Corry, bottomless grounds at the home Huddersfield for the Goole purists, but showed the true of the posts, which resulted in a looking in control, certainly always dominated the proceed- of their YMCA hosts and they squad was the defensive effort, nature of what Goole have Goole penalty from a home side winning the territorial battle. ings, and Jack Smith back on gained revenge for defeat at and it will be of good cheer at always been about, writes infringement. Moore obliged However much YMCA tried the field showed what he can Westfield Banks back in the the Sports Complex that they STEVE GRIMBLEBY. with a further three points to they could not unlock the bring to the team, with a num- autumn and there was no run- stayed disciplined for the most increase Goole’s lead to 10-0. shackles Goole had on them. In ber of penetrating runs, but also ning rugby in the conditions, part and duly had their rewards. Gutsy, gritty and full of hard- fact, Goole created several some good defensive work. but a willingness to put the YORKHIRE ONE STAND- working performances from From the re-start YMCA chances in the half, which on a No.15 Danny Holt did his job body on the line for the cause as INGS: one to eighteen, despite some again pressurised Goole’s line better track they may have fin- well, always securing the high they fight for their lives in the late changes to the squad. It was with their concerted efforts to ished, but overall, the closing kicks, and equally returning the division in the next four Middlesborough P14 W12 one of those games where it get a score, eventually being 20 minutes saw Goole absorb ball every time, to Goole’s terri- months. D0 L2 For 526 Agst. 261 Pts. was difficult to pick a Man of rewarded with a penalty after YMCAs attempts to gain torial advantage. 60; Old Crossleyans 15 12 1 2 the Match, due to everybody 30 minutes, but to Goole’s ground, the play being mostly The win puts them within a 485 203 57;Pontefract 15 11 0 4 fighting for the full 80 minutes, relief it missed the target to in the home side's half, time In the clubhouse after the point of Bradford Salem, the 38 236 53; Bridlington 13 8 1 4 in what was a bit of a dog fight relieve the pressure. The half after time their progress halted game the YM players voted team immediately above them, 346 222 39;SELBY 43 6 1 6 between two evenly matched closed with Betteridge having by hard hitting tackles, in num- Patrick Graf Grote Man of the who lost at Old Crossleyans and 285 330 33; Dinnington 14 7 0 sides. Scrum solid, line outs to leave the field on 35 minutes, bers by one and all. High balls Match, his work rate, strong with defeat for Leodensians as 7 303 294 32; West Leeds 13 6 good, support play good. Team then a perfectly good penalty were always defused by Holt at running and solid defence get- well, the bottom of the table is 1 6 275 293 31; Beverley 15 6 0 effort and energy excellent. kick opportunity in front of the fullback, kicks to touch shut ting him the nod. closing up at the start of a New 9 352 380 30; Old posts being turned down in out by Goole’s line out, scrums Year. Rishworthians 14 7 0 7 305 365 The game started with Goole favour of a tap penalty, and never being bettered by Other milestones of note, con- 30; Huddersfield YMCA 13 4 1 playing with the strong gusting Goole losing the ball, along YMCAs. Goole held out some- gratulations to debutant George Selby found themselves with 7 240 377 2; Leodensians 14 4 1 wind, and were soon down in with a chance to go 13-0 in what comfortably to secure the Ounsley making his first start an extra week off as their game 9 177 392 20; Roundhegians 12 YMCAs 22, and within five front. point and move them off the for Goole firsts, equipping him- at Roundhegiuans was post- 4 0 8 262 372 19; Bradford minutes had been awarded a foot of the Yorkshire One self well throughout and to Will poned, but they should return Salem 13 3 0 10 205 309 16; penalty, along with ten minutes The second period started in table. Grimbleby making his first this weekend when, like their GOOLE15 4 0 11 212 447 15. in the sin bin for the offending similar manner to the first, but team debut from the bench after rivals Goole, they will open home player. Unfortunately, this time favouring the home The heavy, wet conditions being drafted in on Saturday they knocked on from the side, when Goole’s Newsum were never in favour of Goole’s morning. Convincing win penalty, most likely down to the found himself in the bin within style of play, but they adapted heavy wet and windy condi- five minutes, for an infringe- to them and never let them cre- The faithful travelling support sees Thorpe near tions, but within two minutes of ment in Goole’s 22 as they ate any advantage for YM. In an unanimously agreed what a their error, Goole were on the defending valiantly. As is nor- all-round team effort several good start to the new year it had the top scoreboard courtesy of mal the extra man told during performances were worthy of been, giving us all something to Betteridge, following a mid- this period and resulted in additional mention. look forward to, starting with The York League returned losing to fellow stragglers field break by Jack Smith, YMCA scoring their first next week's home encounter after the festive break on Kirbymoorside 4-0. whose simple pass inside pro- touchdown of the game, also First, Rhys Moore at scrum with Roundhegians. Keep that Saturday and Thorpe United vided Betteridge with a half had possibly his best game team spirit and level of per- continue to bubble just In Division One Cawood straightforward run in. Moore behind the leaders in the made their credentials which converted and Goole went in Premier Division. were already good even better front 7-0. thrashing one of their promo- They made things hard for tion rivals Osbaldwick 5-1 at Things settled down after that, themselves at Easingwold Town Maypole Gardens. as the midfield tussle began, winning 5-2 but finishing with and ultimately YMCA began to nine men, two-goal Michael Malt Shovel were without a gain territory and pressed hard Braithwaite one of those to see game but are in the mix. on the visitor’s line. Goole’s red. excellent defence kept the Not a good day for our only home side at bay and ultimately Luke Durham and Isaac Division Two side back in they were rewarded with sever- Leach, together with Paul action as Cliffe lost 1-4 at home al relieving penalties. So it went Moran, also in the mark. to Walnut Tree which was not on until the 23rd minute, when the best preparation for their Smith again bullocked his way Hemingbrough are deep in local clash with Bubwith White down the middle of the field on trouble now at the bottom after Swan this weekend. Minster Engineering Goole AFC preview League fixtures Tabletoppers challenge for Vikings Minster Engineering League Division Three - HOWDEN Goole AFC will need to be at James Arnold, Dylan Collingtin in 22 months time. tough run of games, including fixtures Saturday, January 15. AFC v Fulford United. their best when the year 2022 and Luke Williams should return. Goole's postponed game last three out of the top four at home sees none other than the and a visit to FA Vase con- Premier Division: HEMING- Reserve Section A - Old Toolstation NCEL Premier Grimsby, who have set the week will now take place on querors Winterton arranged BROUGH UNITED v Old Malton St Mary Reserves v Division leaders Grimsby pace almost from day one last Tuesday, February 1 at Silsden, next Friday evening. Malton StMary's; Wigginton MALT SHOVEL RESERVES. Borough as the first visitors July, with the exception of the kick off 7.45pm, and adds to a Grasshoppers v THORPE on Saturday, kick off 3pm. odd hiccup, beat the Vikings 4- UNITED. Reserve Section C - SELBY 2 in the corresponding fixture ’Boro lottery rollover OLYMPIA RESERVES v Having seen their game at on an afternoon where Mick On Sunday, January 9 27-28- in the Premier Division of the Division One - Brooklyn FC v Marton Abbey Reserves Silsden fall foul of the weather Carmody's men didn't really do 38 were drawn by Thomas York League with their hopes of MALT SHOVEL; Haxby Town last week the Vikings should be themselves justice seeing a very Ransome at the Crown on avoiding the drop dealt a huge v CAWOOD FC. As ever, kindly note that in back at somewhere near a full early lead cancelled out by two Sunday evening, but there blow as they were blown away these pandemic times fixtures squad after putting on a heroic goals in a minute. was no jackpot winner in the 4-0 at fellow strugglers, Division Two - CLIFFE FC v may change at short notice. show with bare bones in a 3-3 Hemingbrough United lot- Kirbymoorside and the task, if BUBWITH WHITE SWAN; Please keep in touch with club draw at Sherwood Colliery on They have however shown tery. not difficult enough, gets no POLLINGTON v Wheldrake. officials. New Year's Day they can more than compete easier this Saturday, with for- with the leading sides and if the The prize rolls over to £400 mer champions, and still Goole United return Goole did lead 3-0 with under a progress under the management this coming weekend and tick- involved in this season's title quarter of the match to go, but the team who are celebrating just ets, as ever, are on sale behind race, Old Malton St. Mary's the Goole United's return to Brough against Blackburn lack of suitable replacements and over a year in charge can be the village pub bar. visitors to School Road with a Humber League action after Athletic was called off. players finishing the game carry- maintained this coming year 2pm kick off. the holiday period was ing injuries eventually told but there is no reason why Goole On the field, a New Year and delayed a further week on They entertain Bridlington the likes of Tyler Walker, could not be at the leading edge familiar problems for the firsts Saturday when their game at Town Reserves this weekend with a 2pm kick off at West Park.

13 January 2022 GOOLE & SELBY SPORT page 3 Majestic Garage Individual Pool League Week 12 Fixtures/Results Tom Jackson 9 - 0 Natalie Gordon Gaughan 3 - 6 Chris - TBA Super League - Steam Merrill Farrar Liam Coultish 5 - 4 Scott Packet Bar Matthew Dodson 3 - 6 Sean Broadhead v Antony Clements John Turner 6 - 3 Chris Lloyd Matthew Young Dodson - TBA Paul Dodson v Jamie Legge - Jordan King 6 - 3 Shaun Logan Gary Knights 6 - 3 Stephen Liam Marshall v Matti Baxter TBA Steve Hayes 9 - 0 Regan Allen Cawthorn - TBA Tony Spink 3 - 6 Wilf Paul Hand 6 - 3 Neil Buck Premiership - Steam Stuart Smith 7 - 2 Aaron Packet Middle Room Ant Kenning 1 - 8 Aaron Whitehead Lumley Raymond Steve Collins 4 - 5 Brian Joshua Buck 3 - 6 Steve Ricky Fox v Peter Wheldrake Purvis - TBA Liam Dallison 5 - 4 Jamie Fox Robinson Championship - Middle Luke McHugh 3 - 6 Sid Ellis Martin Chafer 5 - 4 Ben Buck House Pete Clements 5 - 4 Kevin Chris Pollard 6 - 3 Joshua Sellers Dan Neal 3 - 6 Keane Norcup Wright Angie Johnson v David Silva Howden AFC 5 reverse fixture, Garforth made Howden managed to go in calmly passed the ball into the use of their set play capabilities. ahead, with neat play between back of the goal from the edge Garforth LG FC 2 A free kick was swung in, evad- Petch and Tomlinson, the afore- ing everybody including Cal mentioned tucking home with a of the box. Howden's quality 2022 began for Howden as 2021 left off, with another vic- Martin in goal to find the bot- neat finish. Howden led at the was showing through, looking tory for the MinsterMen, tom corner. Garforth continued break. dangerous on every break for- writes DAVID HOLT. to push and could've had two more but to only be denied by The energy levels were raised ward. Tomlinson saw calls for a However this time, the team the woodwork and an expert in the second half and Garforth find themselves now top of the were second best to Howden penalty waved away to only see table at the half way point. save from Martin. Garforth awarded one when the Howden's initial opponents Hutchinson went into the offi- who began to move the ball withdrew from the contest in with purpose and pace. Ellis official judged Will Haines had Helperby due to isolation cial's book for persistent foul- Eastwood and Matty Whitaker issues, however on Friday, ing by Howden who were sec- entered play, with Bayram and blocked a cross with an out- Garforth were drafted in as a stretched arm. Despite Maritn late league fixture. ond best for the opening half an the workhorse Petch making hour. There was an opportunity way, making an immediate getting close, Garforth had a lit- Garforth came into the contest of a route back into the tie as impact. Whitaker set through level on points with Howden, Petch was hauled down inside Tomlinson who raced into the tle lifeline with fifteen minutes with only one defeat which was the penalty area, but the chal- penalty area. A clumsy chal- to play. Captain Hutchinson at the hands of the MinsterMen back in October and with lenge was not given. The lenge gave the referee no alter- nearly hit a goal worthy of seal- Helperby not in action, the win- MinsterMen though began to native other than to award the ing the contest when his 25- ner of the contest would go top creep into the tie with better spot kick, which Tomlinson of the table. Battling with their control of the ball. Tomlinson slotted home. yard strike rattled the cross bar. own Covid isolations, Liam was set free with the majority Masterman, Ash Taylor, Dan Will Haines replaced elder Garforth were throwing bod- Coult and Sam Schofield were of the Garforth half to run into ies forward at the MinsterMen all unavailable for the game. on the counter attack, with no sibling Alex on the left hand Yet Howden continued to show mistake made, the ball was slot- side and set the side going for but White, Ashworth and strength in depth with a solid ted home to level the contest. their fourth. The youngster's matchday squad, including the powerful run saw the cutback Munday, assisted by Jackson returning Matty Whitaker. With five minutes to go, and Haines were equal and up fall at the feet of Whitaker, who Garforth started the brighter to the challenge. Five minutes of the two sides as Howden could not find any routine in to go and Howden did put the their play. The tie was at Bishop game to bed when Whitaker set Burton due to wet weather, on the 4G surface, and it was the through Eastwood with search- visitors making the most of the large playing surface. ing pass, the midfielder carried the ball well and rode a chal- Although Howden were strug- gling in possession, the shape lenge to leave a two-on-one when defending was in good working order as Dom with the goalkeeper. A square Ashworth led the charge in the ball to Tomlinson to tap home heart of the defence. As in the made it five and sealed the vic- tory with another hat-trick. Tomlinson continues to domi- nate the goalscoring charts across all divisions, Garforth have only conceded 22 goals all season, eight from Tomlinson. Man of the Match was awarded to Dom Ashworth (pictured) who controlled the back line well against a solid opponent. Fulford Utd travel to Howden on Saturday providing an opportunity for the MinsterMen to seek revenge for a loss earli- er on in the season. Recent winners at Moorfields Fishery Goole Angling Andy Blyth with his silvers Carl Kidd with a catch of Shane Gibbons with part of Goole and District Angling catch of roach perch and 18.12.0. his 62.10.0 winning catch. Club had a match on January 9 skimmers. at Messingham Sands Fishery - island on pegs 38-65. Results:1st- Steven Hoyle- 21lb 7oz peg 56; 2nd- Chris Shaw- 11lb 3oz peg 62; 3rd- Nigel Burt- 10lb 14oz peg 64; 4th- John Holt - 10lb 5oz peg 40 Sections:Dean Lumley- 6lb 12oz; Andy Waters - 8lb 13oz; Andy Blyth- 8lb 4oz. On a rock hard day with ten anglers out of twenty three not even having a bite, Steve had three carp on the bomb and bread method for a comfortable win. Well done Steve.